Explore Exeter
Devon is a favourite haunt of not just runners and cyclists, but swimmers, surfers and sailors, meaning the diversity of outdoors activities in and around Exeter is rich. Here, you can discover runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons, challenges and other outdoor activities in and around Exeter.
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- Fri 8 - Mon 11 May
- £10-£80
Something Wild Festival
A family-friendly trail running festival for all ages and abilities with Devon's best trail routes at its heart - plus sea swims, swimruns, guided runs, yoga, music, speakers, local food and camping!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sea swim
- Sprint swimrun
- + 7 more races
- Sat 16 May
- £29-£55
Roadford Lake Swim
Take the opportunity to swim in a superb lake swimming venue where you’re not normally allowed to swim! Come and make a weekend of it with lakeside camping too.
- Lake swim 5
- Sat 16 May
- £9-£28
Roadford Lake Trail Races
By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 17 May
- £67-£135
Roadford Lake Triathlon
Triathlon and swim events at Roadford Lake, offering a range of distances to suit all ability levels in a safe environment, with camping options to enjoy the area after your event.
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Half Ironman
- Sun 17 May
- £64-£72
Roadford Lake Aquabike
Now into its second year! It’s a superb swimming venue and the quiet rolling roads make such a good bike course that it was used for the 2023 Masters National Road Race champs. Lakeside camping too!
- Standard aquabike
- Sprint aquabike
- Sun 17 May
- £64
Roadford Lake Aquathlon
Dive into open-water racing at this scenic aquathlon, combining a freshwater lake swim with a traffic-free run around beautiful Roadford Lake in Devon.
- 750 m lake swimming
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 30 May
- £9-£26
Burrator 10K and Kids Races
A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!
- 10K run
- Fun run 2
- Sat 6 Jun
- £35-£54
Dartmouth Open Water Swim
A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, the Dartmouth Open Water Swims offer a choice of distances in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach for a wide range of swimming abilities.
- Sea swim 3
- Sun 7 Jun
- £75-£90
Dartmouth Triathlon
Swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands, then take a scenic coastal bike route featuring Devon's flattest road, then run by a stream. Plus chance to camp on the beach!
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Sun 7 Jun
- £65-£80
Dartmouth Aquabike
Can't run or don't like to? Start with a stunning swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands then it’s on to the bike featuring Devon’s flattest road. Opportunity to camp on the beach too!
- Sprint aquabike
- Standard aquabike
- Sun 21 Jun
- £45-£75
Wild Dart Swim and Aquathlon
Swim through crystal-clear waters and run through woodland paths, meadows and riverside trails in this unique test of endurance, strength and adventure spirit — perfect for those who love to go wild.
- River swim
- Standard aquathlon
- Sun 5 Jul
- £36-£90
English Riviera Triathlon
Fast, exciting, spectator-friendly racing in the centre of Torquay! Swim from the sheltered Torre Abbey Sands beach, ride a fast and flattish closed-road circuit and run by the sea.
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Super sprint triathlon
- Kids triathlon 2
- Sprint aquathlon
- + 1 more race
- Sun 5 Jul
- £30-£60
English Riviera Swim
The ever-popular English Riviera Swims offer a choice of distances in the warm and sheltered sea at Torquay, for a wide range of swimming abilities. This beach has an excellent water quality record.
- Sea swim 3
- Sun 5 Jul
- £17-£25
English Riviera Race
Run Torquay’s new closed-road 5K or 10K loop at the English Riviera Race; smooth tarmac, chip timing, medals, measured course under UK Athletics rules.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 11 Jul
- £43-£48
Moor to Sea
Choose between three sportives exploring the quiet roads of Dartmoor and surrounding area. Finish on a tough climb and earn your gold, silver or bronze medal based on finishing times.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sat 11 Jul
- £100
Dartmoor Legend Ultra
The toughest cycling challenge in the South West! This epic route is against a pace clock. Any rider who falls behind the minimum pace will be required to retire from the event.
- 200 miles road cycling + 19158 ft ascent
- Fri 17 Jul
- £1,400-£3,100
ITERA-lite Expedition Race SW England
Come to the beautiful South West of England for an unforgettable, life-changing adventure over two to three days of non-stop multisport adventure.
- 2 days hiking
- 2 days mountain biking
- 2 days kayaking
- Sun 23 Aug
- £25-£45
Devon Grit
Ride the best gravel trails of East Devon on a challenging, scenic and welcoming adventure from Exmouth — perfect for gravel, CX, MTB and e-bike riders.
- Gravel events 4
- Sun 13 Sep
- £65
Salcombe Brewery Co Sprint Triathlon
Taking place from the wonderful North Sands, put your endurance to the test with a sociable and challenging seaside triathlon, to finish with a Salcombe Sprint Triathlon medal!
- 700 m sea swimming
- 19 km road cycling + 400 m ascent
- 3 km trail running + 90 m ascent
- Fri 18 - Sun 20 Sep
- £50-£140
Summer Sigh
Two full days of adventure in Somerset based around sea kayaking and other coastal experiences — test your endurance, teamwork and spirit from sunrise to sunset.
- 2 days kayaking
- Sat 19 Sep
- £15-£60
Salmon Run
An ultra 43-mile and team relay with opportunities for runners of all speeds on one day, empathising with the challenges faced by the endangered Exe Atlantic river salmon as they go upstream to spawn!
- 5K run
- Ultra run
- Multi-terrain run
- Sun 20 Sep
- £49-£61
Dawlish Triathlon
Race a classic seaside triathlon with a sea swim in a safe and supported environment, closed-road cycling and a fast run along Dawlish’s iconic seafront.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Super sprint aquabike
- Sun 20 Sep
- £32-£50
Dawlish Swim
Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.
- Sea swim 3
- Sun 27 Sep
- FREE-£37
RUN Barnstaple
Go the distance for your local children's hospice with a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or Junior Challenge! Take on this flat and fast course and get your PB.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sun 4 Oct
- £25-£51
Torbay Triathlon Autumn
A totally traffic free festival of triathlon offering both junior and senior distance options on the English Riviera. Pool swimming along with tarmac cycling and a parkland run, with a great medal.
- Sprint triathlon
- Super sprint triathlon
- Kids triathlon 7
- Novice triathlon
- Sat 10 - Sun 11 Oct
- £45-£140
The South Hams Ultra
The South Hams Ultra is a very scenic circumnavigation of South Hams in Devon over a choice of distances, which follows the brand new South Hams Way in South Devon.
- Ultra run 2
- Marathon
- Sat 31 Oct
- £24-£30
Devon Trail Races
Come and explore the trails of Roadford Lake on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
- 10K run
- CaniCross 2
- Half marathon
- Sun 1 Nov
- £45-£60
Devon Duathlon Autumn
Traffic-free paths, quiet roads and Roadford Lake create an ideal racing environment. This event is hosting a qualifier for the British Triathlon GB Age-Group Team in the Standard distance.
- Sprint duathlon
- Standard duathlon
- Fri 20 Nov
- £34
Dart Challenge
New! Take on a scenic trail challenge on a weekday along the River Dart, with rolling hills, woodland paths and breathtaking views through some of Devon’s most beautiful countryside.
- Fixed time runs
- CaniCross
- Sat 21 Nov
- £10-£25
Dark Dart Dash
Experience the thrill of night running on Dartmoor’s trails, with headtorches lighting the way through rugged terrain, stunning scenery and an unforgettable atmosphere under the stars.
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Thu 31 Dec
- £5-£10
Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run
Join in for the Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run — a 7km scenic trail run looping around the beautiful Snape’s Point and back.
- 7 km trail running + 350 ft ascent
- Sat 16 Jan 2027
- £11-£25
Haldon Night
Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Trail run 2
- CaniCross
- Sat 20 Mar 2027
- £55
Way of the Dead 50K
The Way of the Dead (formerly the 'Dartmoor Traverse East to West') returns for the second year, with a 50K Dartmoor Traverse route from east to west.
- Trail run
- 50K ultra run
- Tue 5 May
- £9-£17
Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 2
A great traffic free and flat 5km run on footpaths and cycle tracks around Exwick Playing Fields and the River Exe Flood Relief.
- 5 km road running
- Fri 8 May
- £3-£9
Round the Tree
Join in for the Annual Torrington Round the Tree Race!
- Fun run 2
- Sat 9 May
- £27.50-£38.50
Sid Valley Ring Half and Third Marathon
Back for a 6th year in 2026. The Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon follows the newly created Sid Valley Ring walking route.
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Sat 9 May
- £23-£40
Canal Shuffle & 10K
Run along the Grand Western Canal nr Tiverton on a flat 6.55 mile out and back. Complete as many laps as you want in 7 hours, finish at the end of any lap.
- Ultra run
- 10K run
- Sat 9 May
- £35-£71
Endurancelife | Exmoor
This event showcases the stunning location of Exmoor with its abundance of natural beauty, breathtaking scenery and unlimited potential to inspire. It is truly trail running territory at its best.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 10 May
- £18-£25
Bideford 10K
Run the Bideford 10k and support Children’s Hospice South West!
- 10 km road running
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
- £21-£34
Running Events Devon - May we Challenge You
Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Sat 16 May
- £38-£70
Race The Tide
In the glorious setting of the privately-owned Flete Estate, Mothecombe, South Devon.
- Trail run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 17 May
- £32-£67.95
Run Plymouth
Welcome to Run Plymouth, the ultimate destination for running enthusiasts!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 17 May
- £13-£24
The Lemon Run 5K & 10K
A lot of Dirt - A lot of Dash - A lot of Fun!!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 23 May
- £16-£18
Ivybridge 10K
This a 10km Road race which starts at the Ivybridge Railway station car park and finishes in the Rugby Club.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 24 May
- £5-£45
Bishop Fleming Great West Run
Experience Devon’s biggest, SELL-OUT race in 2026.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Mon 25 May
- £17-£19
Uplowman 10K
Uplowman 10k is the new race by the Tiverton Harriers.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 30 May
- £45-£65
Dartmoor Prison Break
This major event is an endurance challenge, whereby the entrants determine their own route from HMP Dartmoor with the aim to achieve the furthest distance (as the crow flies) in a given time.
- Fixed time runs 3
- Sun 31 May
- FREE-£20
Muskie Madness
Whether you’re chasing a PB or soaking up the atmosphere, this is one not to be missed!
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Sun 31 May
- £18-£22
Buckland Brewer 10K
A fun, challenging 10km road run around the beautiful countryside of Buckland Brewer in aid of North Devon Hospice.
- 10 km multi terrain running
- Tue 2 Jun
- £9-£17
Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 3
A great traffic free and flat 5km run on footpaths and cycle tracks around Exwick Playing Fields and the River Exe Flood Relief.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 6 - Sun 21 Jun
- FREE-£40
English Riviera Walking Festival
Located in South Devon and comprising the towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, The English Riviera is a walker’s paradise.
- 16 days walking
- Sat 6 Jun
- £68-£80
Tsunami Ultra
The TSUNAMI ocean trails are back after a year away.. Back and bigger than ever.. Another tidal wave of Trail Running. Due to hit the North Devon and Cornish coastline in 2026.
- 37.5 miles trail running
- Sat 6 Jun
- £58-£68
Tsunami Marathon
The TSUNAMI ocean trails are back after a year away.. Back and bigger than ever.. Another tidal wave of Trail Running. Due to hit the North Devon and Cornish coastline in 2026.
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sat 6 Jun
- £45-£62
Dartmoor Discovery 32 Mile Ultra Marathon
The Dartmoor Discovery, or DD as it's affectionately known, is the UK's longest single lap road ultra marathon.
- 32 miles road running
- Sun 7 Jun
- £13-£24
Bradleys Exmouth 5K & 10K - Spring
The beautiful 'Bradleys Exmouth 5km & 10km' Spring (& Autumn)
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 7 Jun
- £26-£28
Care for Kids Barnstaple 10K
The Care for Kids Barnstaple 10K is mainly flat and raises funds for a local charity that supports families with very poorly children.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £21-£34
Running Events Devon - Pheasant Challenge
Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Sat 13 Jun
- £10.50-£18.50
START FITNESS Fast 5000
Fast and Furious racing on a closed road circuit in South Devon.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 14 Jun
- £29-£35
Green Lantern
The Green Lantern is a circular 14 mile ‘half marathon’, which follows the Green Circle clockwise around Exeter, through wooded valleys, meadows, bicycle lanes and the banks of the Exe.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Sun 14 Jun
- £26-£28
Shiver Me Timbers
8 miles of pirate trails!
- 10 miler
- Short walk
- Trail run